Confucius

There is good government when those who are near are made happy, and when those who are afar are attracted.

Confucius

They will do; but they are not equal to him, who, though poor, is yet cheerful, and to him, who, though rich, loves the rules of propriety.

Confucius

To give oneself ernestly to securing righteousness and justice among the people, and while respecting the gods and demons, to keep aloof from them, that may be called wisdom.

Confucius

To lead uninstructed people to war is to throw them away.

Confucius

To learn without thinking is labour in vain, to think without learning is desolation.

Confucius

To love a thing means wanting it to live.

Confucius

To one who is not eager I do not reveal anything, nor do I explain anything to one who is not communicative. If I raise one corner for someone and he cannot come back with the other three, I do not go on.

Confucius

To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.

Confucius

To rank the effort above the prize may be called love.

Confucius

To those whose talents are above mediocrity, the highest subjects may be announced. To those who are below mediocrity, the highest subjects may not be announced.

Confucius